Site Agent – Civils

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm in Aylesbury seeks a Site Agent to manage civil engineering projects effectively. Candidates should have substantial experience, technical confidence in civil engineering practices, and a degree in Civil Engineering. Leadership skills and safety qualifications are essential for this role, which involves overseeing site activities and ensuring compliance with regulations. Offering a competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing civil engineering projects, ideally including infrastructure or highways.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering practices and CDM regulations.
• Experience with NEC3/4 contracts is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead all civil engineering site activities and manage operatives.
• Oversee budgets and resources to maximize project profit.
• Manage site administration, including risk assessments and method statements.

Skills

Project management

Technical knowledge of civil engineering

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

SMSTS qualification

IOSH qualification

Job description

Site Agent – Civils

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Salary: £70,000 - £75,000

Location: Aylesbury

Region: Buckinghamshire

Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for a Site Agent to work for the one of the largest construction firms in the UK.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Site Agent to lead civil engineering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will oversee both direct and indirect teams, manage resources efficiently, and work closely with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.

Duties

• Lead all civil engineering site activities, managing operatives and sub-contractors to deliver safely, efficiently, and to quality standards
• Oversee budgets, resources, and programme to achieve project objectives and maximise project profit
• Manage site administration, including risk assessments, method statements, work package plans, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, environmental management plans, and quality plans
• Promote health, safety, quality, environmental, and mental wellbeing leadership on site
• Build strong client relationships and deliver exceptional customer service
• Encourage innovation, value engineering, and continuous improvement
• Coach, mentor, and develop your team to maintain high performance and competency compliance

Requirements

• Substantial experience managing civil engineering projects, ideally including infrastructure, highways, utilities, earthworks, or structures, with responsibility for project profit and loss.
• Be technically confident, with strong knowledge of civil engineering practices, CDM regulations, temporary works, and waste management.
• Experience delivering projects under NEC3/4 or similar contracts is highly desirable.
• Be a strong leader, capable of motivating, coaching, and developing your team while maintaining excellent communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• SMSTS and IOSH qualifications are essential.
• Chartered status, NRSWA Supervisor, or Temporary Works qualifications are desirable.
• A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are required.

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